Elevate with Robert Glazer

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Weekend Conversations: How To Avoid Decision Paralysis Mar 30, 2024

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On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the common occurrence of decision paralysis--the moment where a problem strikes and we're left unsure how to respond and delay taking action. As Robert and Mick discuss, the way to avoid this issue is to start making decisions--they discuss how to evaluate problems, and how to respond with decisive, proactive action to address issues before they get out of control.

Elevate Classics: Gretchen Rubin on The Happiness Project Mar 28, 2024

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Gretchen is the author of severalbooks, including #1 New York Times bestsellers The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, Better Than Before and The Four Tendencies. Her books have sold almost three million copies and been published in more than thirty languages. With her work, Rubin has emerged as one of the most thought-provoking and influential writers on habits and happiness. Gretchen and her sister, Elizabeth, also have their own podcast called Happier where they discuss good habits and happiness.

In this classic episode, Gretchen Rubin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss risk taking, happiness, purposeful growth, our unique tendencies, and how to discover and apply them.

Elevate Classics: General Stanley McChrystal on Risk, Leadership and More Mar 26, 2024

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General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, and former commander of Joint Special Operations Command, America’s premier military counter-terrorism force. General McChrystal is also the founder of the McChrystal Group, a senior fellow at Yale University, and the author of several New York Times bestselling books including Leaders: Myth & Reality and his most recent book Risk: A User’s Guide.

On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, General McChrystal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how to assess risk, core qualities of leadership he looks for, propaganda, the conflict in Ukraine and more.

Elevate Classics: Martin Lindstrom on Common Sense in Business and How To Stand Out Mar 21, 2024

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Martin Lindstrom is one of the world’s leading thinkers on branding, culture and personal transformation. He’s the founder and chairman of the Lindstrom Company, the world’s leading brand and culture transformation group. He is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and has been named one of Thinkers50’s top 50 Business Thinkers for three years running.

In this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Martin sat down with Robert Glazer to discuss his wide-ranging career, his book, The Ministry of Common Sense, and how to bring common sense and empathy to your business, branding and career.

CEO Arun Gupta on Mission-Driven Leadership Mar 19, 2024

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Arun Gupta is a mission-driven leader. He is the CEO of NobleReach, and a venture capitalist active in the emerging technology, entrepreneurship, public policy and venture finance communities. He is also a lecturer at Stanford University and a professor Georgetown University, where he inspires students to pursue mission-oriented entrepreneurial careers. Arun is also the co-author a new book, Venture Meets Mission, which is now available wherever books are sold.

Arun joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discover how to center mission in entrepreneurship, leadership and more.

Weekend Conversations: How To Know When To Cut Your Losses Mar 16, 2024

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On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of a stop loss, an investing tool that has applications in all walks of life. So often, we struggle to know when to cut our losses and walk away from something that isn't working--whether it's an investment, a job, a living situation, a business venture or even a relationship. Robert and Mick dig into why we struggle in this area and discuss practical strategies to avoid doubling down on losses.

Articles Referenced In This Episode

Friday Forward - Stop Loss (#423)

Friday Forward - Reality Bites (#249)

Leadership Minute - You Need A Zero-Based Commitment Strategy

Elevate Classics: NYT Bestselling Author Whitney Johnson on Growing Your Team and Your Leadership Mar 14, 2024

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Whitney Johnson is an innovative thinker on individual and team growth. She has been named one of the 50 leading business thinkers by Thinkers50 and is the author of several award winning books, including Disrupt Yourself, Build an “A” Team and Smart Growth. Whitney is also the host of the Disrupt Yourself Podcast.

Whitney joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk how leaders can build fast-improving teams.

Joey Coleman Shares How To Never Lose An Employee Again Mar 12, 2024

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Joey Coleman is one of the world's leading experts on customer and employee retention. He is an award-winning speaker at both national and international conferences – where he has competed against New York Times bestselling authors, business leaders, and internet sensations/celebrities. Joey is also the author of two Wall Street Journal bestsellers, Never Lose a Customer Again, and his latest book, Never Lose an Employee Again, which each share detailed strategies for building strong, lasting relationships with customers and employees alike.

In his third appearance on the show, Joey joined host Robert Glazer on The Elevate Podcast to discuss proven tactics to build better partnerships with customers and employees.

Weekend Conversations: We Can All Stop Ghosting at Work and in Life Mar 09, 2024

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On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the increasingly common practice of ghosting. Most of us have been ghosted in a personal or professional setting. But Robert and Mick discuss how ghosting reflects the combative relationship between employees and employers, the way digital communication has increased ghosting, and the role each of us can play in ending this disrespectful, hurtful practice.

Elevate Classics: Nir Eyal on How To Become Indistractable Mar 07, 2024

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Nir Eyal is an entrepreneur, investor and expert on the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He has started and sold multiple technology companies, invested in several more, and authored two books, Hooked and Indistractable.

In this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Nir joined Robert Glazer to talk about why technology distracts us, how it influences our everyday lives, the impact it has on children—and their parents—and how you can free yourselves from distraction and choose your own life.

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